If this doesn’t encourage you to squeeze in a workout today, nothing will: a new study from Sweden shows that women who were highly fit in mid-life were nearly 90% less likely to get dementia decades later.

If this doesn’t encourage you to squeeze in a workout today, nothing will: a new study from Sweden shows that women who were highly fit in mid-life were nearly 90% less likely to get dementia decades later.

A former Border Patrol agent is on permanent disability after a training exercise took a dangerous turn. The exercise took place at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado along the Silver Strand State Beach, after a rainstorm contaminated the water, which is where Joshua Willey contracted a flesh eating bacteria.

A former Border Patrol agent is on permanent disability after a training exercise took a dangerous turn. The exercise took place at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado along the Silver Strand State Beach, after a rainstorm contaminated the water, which is where Joshua Willey contracted a flesh eating bacteria.

A San Diego County resident is one of three people in California sickened in a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections likely linked to the herbal supplement kratom, county health officials announced Friday.

A San Diego County resident is one of three people in California sickened in a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections likely linked to the herbal supplement kratom, county health officials announced Friday.

February is heart month - a time to raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of women. CVS Pharmacies and their Nurse Practitioners are doing their work to help you track your own heart health.

February is heart month - a time to raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of women. CVS Pharmacies and their Nurse Practitioners are doing their work to help you track your own heart health.

A five year old girl's dream came true today with the help of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Leona, who lives in San Marcos and is battling cancer, wished to have the ultimate pirate ship playhouse in her backyard.

A five year old girl's dream came true today with the help of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Leona, who lives in San Marcos and is battling cancer, wished to have the ultimate pirate ship playhouse in her backyard.

The California Department of Public Health Wednesday warned people not to eat cactus pads, or nopales, imported from Mexico sold at specific retail and wholesale locations around the state due to the presence of unapproved pesticides.

The California Department of Public Health Wednesday warned people not to eat cactus pads, or nopales, imported from Mexico sold at specific retail and wholesale locations around the state due to the presence of unapproved pesticides.

There's goat yoga and laughing yoga - and now you can do your warrior pose while you're high. As the popularity of marijuana grows in states where lighting up is legal, people are adding pot to their workouts. Danielle Nottingham takes a look at the trend of "ganja yoga" at a fitness class in San Francisco.

There's goat yoga and laughing yoga - and now you can do your warrior pose while you're high. As the popularity of marijuana grows in states where lighting up is legal, people are adding pot to their workouts. Danielle Nottingham takes a look at the trend of "ganja yoga" at a fitness class in San Francisco.

County health officials said Thursday that tuberculosis testing will be offered at two San Diego area high schools where students and staff may have been exposed to the infectious bacterial disease, in light of two recently diagnosed cases.

County health officials said Thursday that tuberculosis testing will be offered at two San Diego area high schools where students and staff may have been exposed to the infectious bacterial disease, in light of two recently diagnosed cases.

After four weeks with no new cases associated with the local hepatitis A outbreak reported, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday ending the local public health emergency.

After four weeks with no new cases associated with the local hepatitis A outbreak reported, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday ending the local public health emergency.

Doctors in England say stifling a big sneeze can be hazardous for your health in rare cases, based on the very unusual experience of a man who ruptured the back of his throat when he tried to stop a sneeze.

Doctors in England say stifling a big sneeze can be hazardous for your health in rare cases, based on the very unusual experience of a man who ruptured the back of his throat when he tried to stop a sneeze.

The numbers continue to climb to record pace in what is proving to be a brutal flu season across the country. The death toll in San Diego now stands at 91, with the number of cases reported here now past 10,000 - eight times higher than this time last year. Anti-rival medications can shorten the duration of the virus but the nurse practitioners at CVS Minute Clinic said the timeline for treatment is critical.

The numbers continue to climb to record pace in what is proving to be a brutal flu season across the country. The death toll in San Diego now stands at 91, with the number of cases reported here now past 10,000 - eight times higher than this time last year. Anti-rival medications can shorten the duration of the virus but the nurse practitioners at CVS Minute Clinic said the timeline for treatment is critical.

Influenza is hitting San Diego County Hard. In fact, local health officials said it's nearing epidemic levels in the region with more than 7,300 cases reported and 45 deaths. The Nurse Practitioners at CVS Minute Clinic said some patients are particularly vulnerable.

Influenza is hitting San Diego County Hard. In fact, local health officials said it's nearing epidemic levels in the region with more than 7,300 cases reported and 45 deaths. The Nurse Practitioners at CVS Minute Clinic said some patients are particularly vulnerable.

Health leaders say they are alarmed about a report that officials at the nation's top public health agency are being told not to use certain words or phrases in official budget documents, including "fetus," ''transgender" and "science-based."

Health leaders say they are alarmed about a report that officials at the nation's top public health agency are being told not to use certain words or phrases in official budget documents, including "fetus," ''transgender" and "science-based."

Celebrating its fourteenth year, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign has transformed the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising awareness and funds for the ongoing battle to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Celebrating its fourteenth year, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign has transformed the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising awareness and funds for the ongoing battle to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

It is proving to be a bad flu season in San Diego County with an elevated number of cases and three deaths already reported. The Nurse Practitioner at CVS Minute Clinic said it's not too late to get a flu shot and if you do come down with symptoms, getting treatment immediately is vital.

It is proving to be a bad flu season in San Diego County with an elevated number of cases and three deaths already reported. The Nurse Practitioner at CVS Minute Clinic said it's not too late to get a flu shot and if you do come down with symptoms, getting treatment immediately is vital.

From breathing issues to skin problem, a variety of things are making a mark on the San Diego health front right now. And the nurse practitioners at CVS Minute Clinic have some good advice for dealing with them.

From breathing issues to skin problem, a variety of things are making a mark on the San Diego health front right now. And the nurse practitioners at CVS Minute Clinic have some good advice for dealing with them.

A sea of pink will travel through San Diego starting Friday for the Susan G. Komen San Diego 3-Day. The 60 mile journey kicks off early Friday morning and ends Sunday evening at the final destination – the celebratory Closing Ceremony.

A sea of pink will travel through San Diego starting Friday for the Susan G. Komen San Diego 3-Day. The 60 mile journey kicks off early Friday morning and ends Sunday evening at the final destination – the celebratory Closing Ceremony.

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday extended a state of emergency over the hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego County, despite a decline in the number of new cases and no new deaths in the last two weeks.

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday extended a state of emergency over the hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego County, despite a decline in the number of new cases and no new deaths in the last two weeks.

Sometimes picking the best foods for a healthy lifestyle is as simple as buying what's in season at the time. But navigating farmers markets and then finding a way to work those fresh items into meals can be intimidating.

Sometimes picking the best foods for a healthy lifestyle is as simple as buying what's in season at the time. But navigating farmers markets and then finding a way to work those fresh items into meals can be intimidating.